Crumbleys caught James and Jennifer Crumbley are now at the same jail as their 15-year-old son Ethan Crumbley, who allegedly killed four and injured seven others in a shooting at his Michigan high school, after evading authorities and eventually being captured hiding in a Detroit industrial building.
Ethan Crumbley was charged as an adult with one count of terrorism, 4 counts of first degree murder, 7 counts of assault with intent to murder, and 12 counts of possession of a firearm. His parents were charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter, with Oakland County prosecutor Karen McDonald announcing the charges in a Friday press conference. She cited the multiple warnings the Crumbleys had received from the school about Ethan’s disturbing behavior, the fact that the parents purchased the handgun for Ethan, and text messages Jennifer had sent to her son.
Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard confirmed that James and Jennifer Crumbley were missing in an interview with CNN’s Victor Blackwell Friday afternoon.
The couple's attorney insisted that they were not fleeing but had just left town for their own safety, but as the hours ticked by and the Crumbleys had yet to turn themselves in, that explanation was met with skepticism. This CNN panel was one of many examples of media and legal commentators expressing shock and dismay that the Crumbleys had not been under surveillance.
Eventually, the two fugitives were caught and arrested in Detroit. The arrest was captured on video by CNN.
Finally making their appearance in court, the Crumbleys' bail was set at $500,00 each, with no 10 percent cash alternative, and the judge laid down additional restrictions if they did make bail, including GPS monitoring and a requirement to surrender any weapons.
Our sister site Law & Crime has a detailed explainer of the charges filed against James and Jennifer Crumbley, and what the prosecutors will have to prove.
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